Things to do, places to go
Statutory
Guidance: Section 507B of the Education Act 1996 (New legislation on
Positive Activities)
To follow: Equality Impact Assessment
The Education and Inspections Act 2006 introduces a new duty on local authorities to secure access for young people in their area to sufficient positive leisure-time activities.
The act also places new responsibilities on local authorities to:
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Secure access to sufficient youth work activities
Activities that improve young people's personal and social development are central to the legislation. A specific duty to secure access to sufficient youth work activities and related facilities is included in the act.
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Ascertain young people's views on positive activities
The act requires local authorities to establish young people's views about current positive activities and facilities; the need for further provision; and the accessibility of provision. Local authorities must then take these views into account when acting upon the legislation.
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Publicise positive activities
Information on positive activities and related facilities in the area is to be publicised and kept up to date.
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Consider alternative providers
Local authorities are to consider the expediency of commissioning or facilitating other providers to offer positive activities or services to enable young people to access activities.
Further information relating to positive activities is available from our culture, sport, play page, or click for more on Youth Matters.
Downloads
Guidance
on Publicising Positive Activities (October 2006)
Guidance on the provision of information to young people regarding positive
activities and associated facilities.
Local
Authority Circular - Publicising Positive Activities Grant 2006-07
(October 2006)
This page was last updated on 25 March 2008
